Cool Creativity

EDISON — Students in the Garde Manger class at Middlesex County College recently displayed their artistic side as they learned the fundamentals of ice carving. In this course, taught by Chef Walter Leffler, the students used chain saws to mold blocks of ice and then chisels to create the details. The class is part of the Culinary Arts degree and certificate program. (Photos courtesy of Middlesex County College)

Brian Koenigson (Edison) takes a chain saw to his ice.

Cristina Jordan (Woodbridge) puts the finishing touches on her creation.